An amazing trick invented by dolphins - see REUTERS
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Usksider
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- Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 09:03:54
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Munzly
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- Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 09:29:25
Yes, I can imagine that!
Looks like they're developing their own art-form. I wonder if they do that in the wild, or whether it's just a response to being bored and not having enough toys?-
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Usksider
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- Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 09:39:53
Dolphins are remarkably intelligent animals. I suspect they may have adapted the bubble-blowing techniques used by other cetaceans, humpbacked whales for example, to surround their prey in an effort to amuse themselves.
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Munzly
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- Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 09:45:03
Yes, I wondered about that. Do you have them around your local coast? We mostly have seals along the North Nofolk beaches and sandbars.
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Usksider
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- Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 10:03:47
Porpoises seem to more common here, although there have been dolphins living in and around the harbour at Aberystwyth for some years.
We have seals here too; grey seals breed along the south west coast. -
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SeasideMan
Pro - Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 10:16:18
Fascinating. It seems to be some sort of play, but I wonder if there is some survival benefit to having that skill.
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Munzly
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- Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 10:41:13
I suppose it might confuse predators or rivals. Perhaps it's a substitute for engagement and wedding rings.
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jenray
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- Sunday, 15. Mar, 2009 @ 11:59:44
Wonderful...
Looks to me like play rather than anything to do with survival...the more intelligent the creature, the more play is involved...GBHs...XXX -
They obviously need a decent pipe and a plug of St Bruno... just think of the wonderful smoke rings they'd produce.